Mon Apr 07 23:30:00 UTC 2025: ## SpaceX Launches 27 Starlink Satellites, Targets Record-Breaking Booster Landing
**Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA –** SpaceX successfully launched 27 Starlink V2 Mini satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday, April 7th. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 4:06 p.m. PDT, marking the sixth orbital launch from the base this year. The mission included a targeted droneship landing of the Falcon 9’s first stage booster, aiming for a record-breaking 124th successful droneship landing for the “Of Course I Still Love You” vessel. This launch debuted a new Falcon 9 first stage booster, potentially B1091, highlighting SpaceX’s commitment to booster reuse and reduced production of new boosters. The company aims to increase the number of launches per booster to up to 40, showcasing its advancements in refurbishment and reuse technology. SpaceX currently operates 18 active Falcon boosters, demonstrating its efficient utilization of resources.
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